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Having problems with your Craftsman 17026 Wet/Dry Vacuum ?

Seems to **** up the dirt/dust and simply blow it out instead of capturing it inside

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Most of these have an suction hose and a blow port. One blows air, one sucks air. Make sure the suction hose is on the correct port. Also, a dirty air filter will cause the same effects. The filter must be good to prevent the dirt and dust being blow around.

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